Question 1

When is Varuna Puja observed?

Accepted Answer

Varuna Puja falls on Saptami tithi, the seventh lunar day, in Shukla Paksha, the bright fortnight, of the lunar month Jyeshtha. The tithi current at sunrise governs the observance, so the Gregorian date changes from year to year.

Question 2

Who is worshipped during Varuna Puja?

Accepted Answer

Varuna Puja honours Varuna, a Vedic deity associated with waters. The observance can express gratitude for water and prayer for rain and protection, although a single pan-Indian legend for this particular Jyeshtha Saptami is not established here.

Question 3

How is Varuna Puja performed at home?

Accepted Answer

A simple puja can use a clean water vessel, flowers, sandalwood, incense, and a lamp. Varuna may be invoked with prayers for pure water, timely rain, and responsible use of water. Local family or priestly practice should guide any additional steps.

Question 4

Is fasting required on Varuna Puja?

Accepted Answer

No universally prescribed fasting rule or festival-specific food offering is established for this observance in the material available here. A household may keep a simple fast or eat normally according to its tradition, while offering clean water, flowers, and a modest vegetarian preparation if customary.

Date	Tithi	Lunar month	Governing time
Thu, 13 Jun, 2024	ShuklaShukla Saptami	Jyeshtha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Mon, 2 Jun, 2025	ShuklaShukla Saptami	Jyeshtha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sun, 21 Jun, 2026	ShuklaShukla Saptami	Jyeshtha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Fri, 11 Jun, 2027	ShuklaShukla Ashtami	Jyeshtha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Tue, 30 May, 2028	ShuklaShukla Saptami	Jyeshtha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Tue, 19 Jun, 2029	ShuklaShukla Ashtami	Jyeshtha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Sat, 8 Jun, 2030	ShuklaShukla Saptami	Jyeshtha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Wed, 28 May, 2031	ShuklaShukla Saptami	Jyeshtha	sunrise (udaya tithi)
Tue, 15 Jun, 2032	ShuklaShukla Saptami	Jyeshtha	sunrise (udaya tithi)

Varuna Puja

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